mary bono mack in southern california. she 4500 votes behind her challenger. she gained the seat when her husband, sonny bono died in a ski accident a few years ago. >> nationally 20 women will serve in the senate. and new hampshire has all female tell gas station. maine, delaware and washington approved same-sex marriage and in minnesota, a measure restricting marriage only to men and women was defeated. now, the outcome there makes minnesota the first state in the nation to defeat a marriage amendment. indicate renner is in minneapolis. >> jumping down in elation. they are able to cheer yes. >> we did this together. >> it means everything. all my friends and my community. i have faith in minnesota. i love this city so much. >> it was an emotional win for the community and supporters. >> i said i have two moms. they have no idea about supporting me. >> it's the first step in their future together. >> some day we'll overturn same sex major and be able to marry together. >> so do they have power to legalize gay marriage? >> so they will ask on to be at the top